Cayden Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Cayden is part of the trend of names ending in “-den,” which has become popular in the past two decades​

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A Deep Dive

Cayden Overview

Meaning

Fighter, battle, son of Caden

Gender

Boy

Origin

English, Welsh, Irish, Scottish

Etymology

Of Gaelic origin, derived from the Irish surname “Ó Catháin,” meaning “descendant of Cathán,” with Cathán being a diminutive form of “cath,” meaning “battle” or “fighter.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈkeɪdən/

Popularity

Cayden is increasingly chosen in the USA and Canada for its modern, unique sound. In 2023, Cayden ranked #225 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Uncommon

Associated Traits

Energetic, creative, modern
A Deep Dive

Cayden Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kaiden, Caden, Kaden, Caiden, Kayden, Caydence

Common Nicknames

Cade, Kade, Den, Cady

Diminutives

Cayd, Cadie, Kay, Cayo

Famous People

  • Cayden Boyd
    (American Actor)
  • Cayden Primeau
    (American Hockey Player)
  • Cayden Michael
    (American Singer)
  • Cayden Mayhew
    (British Actor)
  • Cayden Morack
    (Australian Surfer)
  • Cayden Phoenix
    (American Director)
  • Cayden Bennett
    (American Football Player)
  • Cayden McLaughlin
    (Canadian Artist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Cayden Richards
    ("The Covenant," Film)
  • Cayden James
    ("Arrow," TV Series)
  • "Cayden Prime"
    (Novel)
  • Cayden Boyd
    ("Mystic River," Film)
  • Cayden
    ("Bitten," TV Series)
  • Cayden
    ("The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2," Film)
  • "Cayden's Quest"
    (Children's Book)

What Is the Meaning of Cayden?

Cayden means “fighter” or “battle.” People named Cayden are often seen as strong-willed and energetic, embodying qualities of courage and vigor.

What Is the Origin of The Name Cayden?

The name Cayden is of Gaelic origin, derived from the Irish surname “Ó Catháin,” which means “descendant of Cathán.” Cathán is a diminutive form of the Gaelic word “cath,” meaning “battle” or “fighter.”

Cayden Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Cayden in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2892021#2952022#3262023
Top 3 Rankings#1432009#1502011#1512010

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Cayden

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023326
(-31 from 2022)
1022
(-140 from 2022)
0.05581
2022295
(-6 from 2021)
1162
(-14 from 2021)
0.06204
2021289
(-22 from 2020)
1176
(-105 from 2020)
0.06277
2020267
(-3 from 2019)
1281
(-85 from 2019)
0.06926
2019264
(-13 from 2018)
1366
(-96 from 2018)
0.07108
2018251
(-10 from 2017)
1462
(-70 from 2017)
0.07522
2017241
(+3 from 2016)
1532
(-24 from 2016)
0.07741
2016244
(-31 from 2015)
1556
(-313 from 2015)
0.07682
2015213
(-15 from 2014)
1869
(-180 from 2014)
0.09142
2014198
(-26 from 2013)
2049
(-340 from 2013)
0.09999
2013172
(-8 from 2012)
2389
(+12 from 2012)
0.11823
2012164
(-14 from 2011)
2377
(-199 from 2011)
0.11714
2011150
(+1 from 2010)
2576
(-4 from 2010)
0.12681
2010151
(-8 from 2009)
2580
(-168 from 2009)
0.12558
2009143
(+30 from 2008)
2748
(+426 from 2008)
0.12957
2008173
(+3 from 2007)
2322
(-19 from 2007)
0.10649
2007176
(+37 from 2006)
2341
(+588 from 2006)
0.10569
2006213
(+10 from 2005)
1753
(+179 from 2005)
0.07996
2005223
(+41 from 2004)
1574
(+332 from 2004)
0.07399
2004264
(+36 from 2003)
1242
(+229 from 2003)
0.05877
2003300
(+75 from 2002)
1013
(+314 from 2002)
0.04821
2002375
(+168 from 2001)
699
(+301 from 2001)
0.03382
2001543
(+81 from 2000)
398
(+98 from 2000)
0.01924
2000624
(+139 from 1999)
300
(+91 from 1999)
0.01437
1999763
(+242 from 1998)
209
(+73 from 1998)
0.01025
19981005
(+185 from 1997)
136
(+36 from 1997)
0.00671
19971190
(+289 from 1996)
100
(+32 from 1996)
0.00501
19961479
(+408 from 1995)
68
(+23 from 1995)
0.00339
19951887
(-372 from 1994)
45
(-17 from 1994)
0.00224
19941515
(+1183 from 1993)
62
(+36 from 1993)
0.00304
19932698
(-28 from 1992)
26
No change from 1992
0.00126
19922670
(+2423 from 1991)
26
(+16 from 1991)
0.00124
19915093
(+1321 from 1990)
10
(+3 from 1990)
0.00047
19906414
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00033
19890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19880
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0
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0.0000
19870
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0
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0.0000
19860
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0
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0.0000
19850
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0
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0.0000
19840
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0
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0.0000
19830
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0
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0.0000
19820
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0
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0.0000
19810
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0
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0.0000
19800
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0
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0.0000
19790
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0
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0.0000
19780
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0.0000
19770
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0.0000
19760
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0.0000
19750
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19740
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19730
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0.0000
19720
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19710
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19700
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19680
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19670
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19610
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19590
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19510
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19500
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19490
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19460
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19450
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19440
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19400
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19390
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19380
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19370
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19290
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19280
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19270
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19260
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19250
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19240
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19230
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19220
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19210
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19200
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19190
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19180
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19170
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19160
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19150
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19140
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19130
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19120
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19110
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19100
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19090
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19080
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19070
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19060
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19050
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19030
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19020
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19010
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19000
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18990
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18980
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18970
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American States Popularity Rankings for Cayden

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3302021#3252022#4022023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3772021#3172022#4302023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2252021#2072022#2392023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2562021#3012022#3082023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3072021#2972022#3142023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3082021#2722022#2832023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2132021#2162022#2572023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2852021#2452022#2982023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2902021#2952022#2982023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2102021#1912022#2512023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3122021#2692022#2962023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3652021#4592022#5152023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2242021#2812022#2432023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2602021#2582022#2412023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2442021#4252022#2742023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2072021#3112022#3102023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1582021#1942022#3472023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2892021#2762022#5222023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2882021#4202022#3652023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1252021#2092022#2002023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3552021#4072022#5172023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2052021#2632022#2962023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4622021#4492022#4702023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4132021#4512022#4202023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4372021#3142022#6352023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4372021#3022022#3052023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2482021#2822022#2672023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2952021#2792022#2442023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3402021#2232022#2022023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3612021#4752022#2792023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4592021#3552022#5252023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6022018#6742019#6152021

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1612021#2132022#1692023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3532021#2702022#2682023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5552021#6172022#3972023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3422021#3162022#3572023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3882018#2992020#4502023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2462018#2972020#3532023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2232015#4062017#3612022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1252020#1292021#1472022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1882020#2382021#2382023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2462013#2602014#2242016

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2402017#1782019#2352023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1332018#2032019#1502023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1562011#1332012#1892014

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1242009#1632010#2012011

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1802015#1002018#1372020

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2192012#1032013#1482014

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#812008#1102009#1012010

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1202008#1432011#1332014

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2252005#2452017

Popularity Rankings for Cayden in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#652011#702016

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2492021#2342022#3482023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2492021#2932022#3962023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3122021#2892022#2652023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3532021#2922022#4002023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4582018#3662019#4512020

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4952020#7082021#4982022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4972022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6632019#6792020#7192021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#9232023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Cayden a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Cayden can be used for either gender, though it is more frequently given to boys. Its energetic and strong connotations appeal to parents of boys.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Cayden

Cayden in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Cayden Boyd (Actor, born 1994): An American actor who starred in films like "The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl" and "X-Men: The Last Stand."
  • Cayden Primeau (Hockey Player, born 1999): An American professional ice hockey goaltender playing in the NHL.
  • Cayden Michael (Singer, born 2000): An American singer-songwriter who gained popularity through his music on social media platforms.
  • Cayden Mayhew (Actor, born 2002): A British actor known for his roles in various television series and stage productions.
  • Cayden Morack (Athlete, born 1998): An Australian surfer who has won multiple national championships.
  • Cayden Phoenix (Director, born 1985): An American filmmaker and comic book creator known for her work in the indie film industry.
  • Cayden Bennett (Football Player, born 1997): An American football player who has played for several college teams and is a promising talent in the sport.
  • Cayden McLaughlin (Artist, born 1983): A Canadian visual artist recognized for his contemporary and thought-provoking artworks.
  • Cayden Richards ("The Covenant," 2006 Film): A teenager with supernatural powers who is part of a secret society.
  • Cayden James ("Arrow," 2012 TV Series): A brilliant hacker and leader of the criminal organization Helix.
  • "Cayden Prime" (2015 Novel): A science fiction story about a young man named Cayden who discovers his extraordinary abilities.
  • Cayden Boyd ("Mystic River," 2003 Film): A young actor who played Michael Boyle, the son of Sean Penn's character.
  • Cayden ("Bitten," 2014 TV Series): A character involved in a world of werewolves and supernatural beings.
  • Cayden ("The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2," 2012 Film): A minor character in the final installment of the Twilight series.
  • "Cayden's Quest" (2018 Children's Book): A heartwarming story about a young boy named Cayden on a magical adventure.
  • Cayden Lake (Minnesota, USA): A serene freshwater lake located in the northern part of Minnesota.
  • Cayden's Hill Park (Ontario, Canada): A community park in Toronto offering playgrounds, sports fields, and picnic areas.
  • Cayden River (Western Australia, Australia): A river flowing through the arid regions of Western Australia, contributing to the local ecosystem.
  • Cayden Bay (California, USA): A small coastal bay on the Pacific Ocean, popular for its scenic views and outdoor activities.
  • Cayden Valley (Wales, UK): A picturesque valley in the Welsh countryside, featuring rolling hills and lush greenery.
  • Cayden Park (Victoria, Australia): A public park in Melbourne, offering recreational facilities and open green spaces.
  • Cayden Island (Queensland, Australia): A small island off the coast of Queensland, known for its pristine beaches and wildlife.
  • Cayden Peak (Alaska, USA): A mountain peak in the Alaska Range, offering challenging hiking trails and breathtaking vistas.

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